Hist 1017, sub-Sarahan Africa and the Americas

Question 1

Bantu Migrations

Answer 1

(1500BCE to 500CE) As the Bantu people migrated, they spread the Bantu family of languages and culture. The Bantu also spread the use of iron, which improved farming techniques and agricultural efficiency, the greater food supply sparked economic development and population growth. The changes instigated by the Bantu migration increased the vitality of sub-Saharan Africa.

Question 2

What unified the Bantu people?

Answer 2

language, matrelineal descent, age grouping, religion (anscestor)

Question 3

What is mesoamerica?

Answer 3

What region stretches from Mexico to Isthmus of Panama. middle area in between.

Question 4

What were mesoamerican societies like?

Answer 4

No big animals. travel by feet or water, complex calendar

Question 5

what was the political system of the mayans like?

Answer 5

it was built around ritual centers, and had no one ruler or large city. capture and sacrafice focused.

Question 6

What role did blood sacrifice have in the Mayan religious system?

Answer 6

Blood sacrifice showed homage to the Gods, ensured the world would continue.Encouraged constant warfare, small, but constant